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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 12: Jon Berti #5 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Friday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 4-1 in Ohio.
The two teams will face off again on Sunday afternoon.
Recent Chicago Cubs Player Is Still An MLB Free Agent
GettyJon Berti #5 of the Chicago Cubs throws out a runner at first base against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
With the season well underway, it’s worth noting that recent Cubs player Jon Berti is still a free agent.
He is available to sign with any teams in the MLB.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network wrote (on March 19): “Free agent INF/OF Jon Berti is generating @MLB interest after posting a 1.132 OPS with Team Italy at the @WBCBaseball.
Ten teams have checked in, given Berti’s bat and versatility. He intends to sign with a contender that needs him to play multiple positions.”
GettyJon Berti #1 of the Italy runs to first base in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Berti is coming off a season where he batted .210 with two RBI’s, 12 runs and 11 stolen bases in 51 games for the Cubs.
He is currently 36.
Berti’s MLB Career
GettyMichael Busch #29, Nico Hoerner #2, Jon Berti #5 and Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs look on against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Berti was picked in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
In addition to the Cubs, he has also spent time with the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays over eight seasons.
His longest stint came with Miami (2018-23).
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